Football Recap: Depaul College Prep Falls Despite Strong Effort from Fernando Rodriguez

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 6:02am

Football Recap: DePaul College Prep Rams vs. St. Francis Spartans

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On Friday, the DePaul College Prep Rams didn't have quite enough to beat the St. Francis Spartans and fell 41-38.

When it comes to explaining why DePaul College Prep lost, don't look at Fernando Rodriguez. Despite the final result, he threw for 320 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards. The dominant performance gave Rodriguez a new career-high in rushing yards. Braden Peevy was Rodriguez's top target, picking up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Even if they lost, DePaul College Prep's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Aidan Castette was especially locked on to St. Francis' QB and sacked him twice.

DePaul College Prep's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2. As for St. Francis, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.

DePaul College Prep will venture away from home to square off against Benet Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Francis, they will host Nazareth Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Nazareth Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something St. Francis surely won't give up without a fight.

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